President Arafat donated blood among hundreds

of Palestinians to the innocent victims of the criminal attacks in the USA

GAZA - SEPTMPER 12 - WAFA - President Yasser Arafat on Wednesday donated blood for the victims of the criminal attacks in the United States, and condemned "this horrible attack."

"We are donating our humble abilities to (U.S. President George W. Bush) and to the American people, "The President told reporters at the blood donation center at Shifa hospital in Gaza City.

The President smiled as doctors drew blood from his right arm. As he came out of the hospital, about thousand of Palestinians who participated in the National blood drive, started chanting, "We are ready to give our soul and blood for you."

Asked by reporters if he had a message for the American people, H. E said, "God bless you, God Bless you, God bless you."